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Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Working Hours: 9am to 5.30pm (Inclusive of 1 hour lunch break), Monday to Friday
About Us
Avant Advisory is a firm of chartered certified accountants and business advisers with a modern approach and a focus on the future. We provide services to clients in different industries.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be ACCA/ACA qualified with substantial experience working in an accountancy practice. This role is pivotal in managing client relationships, overseeing junior team members, and delivering high-quality financial and advisory services. This role offers to work with a diverse client base.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare financial statements and reports for a variety of clients
* Manage and maintain client accounts and records, ensuring accuracy and compliance
* Prepare VAT returns and assist with tax computations
* Liaise with clients to resolve queries and provide financial advice
* Support directors with ad-hoc tasks and projects
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
* Assist in the preparation of management accounts and financial forecasts
* Provide strategic financial advice to clients, including cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and business planning.
* Provide training and support to junior staff members
Essential
Skills & Qualifications:
* Fully qualified ACCA/ACA.
* Minimum of 3 years of experience working in an accountancy practice.
* Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS) and tax regulations.
* Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. TaxCalc, Iris, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly to clients.
* Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.
* Solid IT knowledge and adaptability to new technologies
Desirable
* Familiarity with cloud-based accounting platforms and emerging technologies in the industry. This to assist with project works undertaken by the firm such as system migrations and discovery reports
Personal Attributes
* High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
Benefits
* Hybrid working model: 3-4 days in the office essential
* 20 days annual leave in addition to the 8 statutory bank holidays
* Support in professional development
* Friendly and supportive work environment
If you are a dedicated and ambitious individual looking to further your career in accountancy, we would love to hear from you!
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Chartered Accountant, Senior Accountant, Management Accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, Bookkeeper, Financial Accountant, Finance Controller, will also be considered for this role
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Accounting
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